The Long Game — A Brush With Thane

Don't you know Visa has a thing for Kyle? That's even better. She can date him and still do us a a favor. Once a guy has a girlfriend, he probably won't have as much stamina left on the They cracked crude jokes about me as if I weren't even standing there, but Kyle just stayed quiet through all of it. Kyle, what do you think of the idea?

Yeah, sounds fun. All right then, I'll give it a shot. I think he looks pretty cool out there I snatched up a bottle of water and made my way toward the other team's rest area. Thane was sitting on the bench, laughing and joking with his teammates.

Hey, want some water? They noticed me, and all their heads turned my way. My face went red in an instant. Up close, I realized he wasn't only skilled on the field, he was seriously good looking too.

Thane, another one. She's about to get shot down, his- Thane smiled and reached out to take the bottle from my hand, our fingers brushed by accident. I pulled my hand back quickly. Thanks.

No problem. Wait. You brought me water, but you're cheering for Kyle. I froze mid-step.

Just then the buzzer went off. Half-time was over. Thane flew back onto the field, leaving his seat empty. Here, sit down.

I'm Finn. What's your name?